What products fall under HS-4 1518?
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HS-4 · Heading
1518 — Animal, vegetable or microbial fats, oils and their fractions; boiled, oxidised, dehydrated or otherwise chemically modified, excluding those of heading no. 1516, inedible mixtures or preparations of fats, oils or their fractions, n.e.c. in chapter 15
Chapter 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 1518 when importing or exporting animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils that have been boiled, oxidized, or chemically modified. For example, if you are shipping a container of chemically modified palm oil for use in food production, this code applies.
When determining the right classification, note that HS-6 151800 covers all fats and oils that have undergone chemical modifications, excluding those classified under HS-4 1516. If your product is a mixture or preparation of these fats that is not edible, it may fall under a different category.
If your product involves fats or oils that are simply refined or processed without chemical alteration, you may need to look at other headings in Chapter 15. Ensure you differentiate between modified and unmodified products to avoid misclassification.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
HS-4 1518 · animal fats · vegetable oils · chemical modification · boiled oils · oxidized fats · dehydrated oils · inedible mixtures · fats and oils classification · food processing fats
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Chemically modified vegetable oils for industrial use
- Boiled animal fats used in food processing
- Oxidized oils for cosmetic formulations
- Dehydrated fats for specialty food products
- Inedible mixtures of fats for non-food applications
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify chemically modified oils?
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Are boiled fats included in HS-4 1518?
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What is the difference between HS-4 1518 and HS-4 1516?
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How to import vegetable oils under HS-4 1518?
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What are inedible mixtures of fats?
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Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
how to classify animal fats for import
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requirements for importing vegetable oils
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chemically modified oils shipping regulations
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differences between HS-4 1518 and HS-4 1516
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examples of inedible mixtures of fats
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guidelines for importing boiled animal fats
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understanding HS-6 151800 classification
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shipping oxidized oils for industrial use
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products are classified under HS-4 1518?
- HS-4 1518 includes animal, vegetable, or microbial fats and oils that have been boiled, oxidized, dehydrated, or otherwise chemically modified.
- How do I know if my product falls under HS-6 151800?
- If your product is a chemically modified fat or oil, excluding those classified under HS-4 1516, it should be classified under HS-6 151800.
- What is the significance of the term 'inedible mixtures' in this heading?
- Inedible mixtures refer to combinations of fats and oils that are not intended for human consumption, which can be classified differently than edible products.
- Can I use HS-4 1518 for unmodified oils?
- No, HS-4 1518 specifically covers modified fats and oils. Unmodified oils should be classified under other relevant headings in Chapter 15.
- What are the implications of misclassifying my fats or oils?
- Misclassification can lead to customs delays, fines, or additional duties. It's crucial to accurately classify your products based on their chemical modifications.
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